HEALTH
BENEFITS OF GINGER
- Ginger is known to have carminative properties and hence, is used for calming troubled stomach and providing relief to bloating and gastric problems.
- Ginger is very helpful in cases of cough and itchiness of the throat by stimulating the secretion of mucus, thereby alleviating the problem.
- Since ginger promotes mucus secretion, it further prevents the development of ulcers and unwanted holes along the lining of the stomach.
- Ginger has several anti-viral, anti-toxic, and anti-fungal properties, and is very effective in preventing and treating common cold.
- It is very helpful in several cases of nausea, caused due to seasickness, morning sickness, motion sickness and as a side effect of chemotherapy.
- Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can be very effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and various other muscular disorders. Studies have proved that the chemical components of ginger inhibit the biosynthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for causing inflammation.
- Ginger contains special enzymes which enhance the catalysis of proteins in the food, thus helping in digestion and prevention of cramps and diarrhea.
- Researches indicate that ginger helps in lowering cholesterol levels and prevents the formation of blood clots.
- Ginger contains gingerols, which are responsible for its distinctive flavor and they also help in preventing the growth of human colorectal cancer cells.
Ginger Nutrition Facts
Amount: 100 g
Weight: 100 g
Amount: 100 g
Weight: 100 g
Nutrients
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Amount
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Basic Components
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Proteins
|
1.8 g
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Water
|
78.9 g
|
Ash
|
0.8 g
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Phytosterols
|
15 mg
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Calories
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|
Total Calories
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80
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Calories From Carbohydrates
|
68
|
Calories From Fats
|
6.3
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Calories From Proteins
|
5.1
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Carbohydrates
|
|
Total Carbohydrates
|
18 g
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Dietary Fiber
|
2 g
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Sugar
|
1.7 g
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Fats & Fatty Acids
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|
Total Fat
|
750 mg
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Saturated Fat
|
203 mg
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Monounsaturated Fat
|
154 mg
|
Polyunsaturated Fat
|
154 mg
|
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
|
34 mg
|
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
|
120 mg
|
Vitamins
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Vitamin C
|
5 mg
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Vitamin E
|
260 mcg
|
Vitamin K
|
0.1 mcg
|
Thiamin
|
25 mcg
|
Riboflavin
|
34 mcg
|
Niacin
|
750 mcg
|
Vitamin B6
|
160 mcg
|
Folate
|
11 mcg
|
Pantothenic Acid
|
203 mcg
|
Choline
|
28.8 mg
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Minerals
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Calcium
|
16 mg
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Iron
|
600 mcg
|
Magnesium
|
43 mg
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Phosphorus
|
34 mg
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Potassium
|
415 mg
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Sodium
|
13 mg
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Zinc
|
340 mcg
|
Copper
|
226 mcg
|
Manganese
|
229 mcg
|
Selenium
Dr.S.Senthil Karunakaran,M.D(Siddha)
AVIZTHAM SIDDHA HOSPITAL
No.6, Mounasamy Mutt St,
Ambattur O.T, Chennai - 53.
9444403023,
drkarunakaran@gmail.com
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0.7 mcg
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